I hauled my kayak down to the river to paddle on Kamloops Lake. There were a few flowering plants on the flat areas above the river. There was a large patch of sneezeweed (helenium autumnale) in bloom. Sneezeweed is a … Continue reading →
We hiked in the Upper Grasslands in the Lac du Bois Nature Conservancy in early September after a dry summer. Most flowering plants were setting seed or had died back until next spring, but a few late varieties were spotted … Continue reading →
During the summer, we try to hike up into the mountains, through subalpine zones to the alpine zones. This summer has been more challenging with smoke and access problems so we have had less opportunity. Going through past seasons of … Continue reading →
In April a few years back, I backpacked through the Grand Canyon for 4 days. On the first day, I started the hike at 6700 feet and hiked down into the canyon, camping at 2800 feet. The varieties of flowering … Continue reading →
We camped, paddled, and hiked at the end of the road in Wells Gray Provincial Park, taking some photos as we explored. A few plants we encountered are shared here. In the hemlock – cedar – birch forests we spotted … Continue reading →
On a sunny July day I wandered through the perennial gardens and borders with my camera in hand, enjoying some of flowers on display. The array of flowers changes every two weeks from April through October. Although we enjoy going … Continue reading →
At the end of June, we hiked on the Stake Lake Trails, enjoying the weather, dry trails, and the wildflower display along the way. Rosy pussytoes (Antennaria microphylla A. rosea) form dense mats in open spots. Red columbine (Aquilegia … Continue reading →
We have hiked in the Marble Range many times and one of our favorite hikes is up Wild Horse Ridge. The trail follows a creek valley to an old burn, then climbs into subalpine terrain. Along the way bladder campion … Continue reading →
Estekwalan Mountain cannot be hiked this summer because of wildfires, but we have hiked to the top of the mountain many times. On the last time, we stopped to enjoy wildflowers along the route. In July, we can count on … Continue reading →
At the end of summer a few varieties of flowering plants are prolific, but in the lake and on the shoreline where soils are wet, there is often more variety. While paddling Walloper Lake I found that bur-reed (Sparganium fluctuans) … Continue reading →
When the skies are clear I head out into the perennial beds, the shrub borders, and the rockeries to enjoy the summer blooms, taking a few photos along the way. We have four clematis vines that climb up the side … Continue reading →
On a clear August day we hiked up Trophy Mountain to the rim and back. After heat waves and drought conditions, many of the flowering plants had disappeared, especially on the south-facing slopes. In protected areas and wet zones there … Continue reading →
